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2025 CHICAGO
BLUES FESTIVAL

JUNE 5-8 2025

RAMOVA THEATRE 06.05

MILLENNIUM PARK 06.06-08

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Friday, June 6: B.B. King Centennial Tribute
 

Saturday, June 7: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
 

Sunday, June 8: Mavis Staples

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Thursday, June 5: Opening Night at Ramova Theatre
Features a conversation with Bobby Rush and performances by Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues, culminating with a set by Bobby Rush. 

 

Saturday, June 7: Women in Blues Tribute to Denise LaSalle
A tribute featuring Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Thornetta Davis, Nora Jean Wallace, and Mzz Reese with Jonathan Ellison.

 

Sunday, June 8: Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation Celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Chess Records
 

Sunday, June 8: Performances by C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band, and Lurrie Bell with Frank Catalano

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